Everyone's favorite hippo is officially 5 years old!
Cincinnati Zoo's darling hippopotamus Fiona is celebrating her 5th birthday on Jan. 24.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will be hosting a virtual birthday celebration."
It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since Fiona was born," said Cincinnati Zoo director and party host Thane Maynard. "She has touched so many people with her story of survival and has become a symbol of hope for millions of people around the world."
Once a preemie hippo who almost didn't make it, Fiona is thriving ahead of her 5th birthday, her care team says.
"Fiona’s story tugs at the heartstrings,” said Maynard. “She was born premature and too small to stand to nurse from her mom. The zoo’s vets and hippo care team stepped in to try to nurse her to health. It was a tough journey. We almost lost her a couple of times, but she made it and eventually rejoined her mom and dad. This 5th birthday is extra special considering her rough start."
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